Program-in-Brief

What: The AJWS Global Justice Fellowship is a selective program designed to inspire, educate and train American rabbis to become activist leaders in support of global justice. The fellowship includes a 7-day educational trip to a developing country and the opportunity to advocate for laws and policies in Washington, D.C. that will promote human rights around the globe. Participants experience the power of grassroots efforts to overcome injustice and then use their moral authority to influence national decisionmakers and mobilize their own communities to take action.

When: U.S. programming from October 16, 2017 – April 10, 2018; international travel from January 14-21, 2018.

Where: In addition to international travel, meetings will take place in New York City, Washington, D.C., and via a virtual seminar space.

Who: The fellowship is open to all North American rabbis who possess the potential to provide outstanding leadership to help shape the future of the American Jewish community’s commitment to global justice.

An immersive, 7-day experience in a community where AJWS works in Central America or the Caribbean—emphasizing engagement with local experts, meeting local advocates funded by AJWS, exploring the impact of U.S. policy on developing world communities, and training in activism and leadership skills.

Engage in follow-up workshops—both virtual and in-person, including direct lobbying in Washington, D.C.—to develop organizing and leadership skills, stay updated on AJWS’s key issues, and plan area events individually and with your fellowship group to further engage your communities.

Post Travel Webinar
February 15, 2018

Lobby in Washington, D.C.
March 12-14, 2018

Program Siyum Webinar
April 10, 2018

Publicly support AJWS's human rights campaigns

• Speak and/or write about your experience and AJWS's campaign work

• Generate local press

• Participate in meetings with elected officials and advocate that they sponsor/sign letters to push forward AJWS's human rights agenda.

• Support AJWS sign-on letters by mobilizing your own community

Expand AJWS's reach

• Empower lay-leaders to organize an event to build AJWS's base in your community

• Organize local clergy to mobilize support for AJWS's advocacy campaign

• Fundraise for AJWS

• Share action alerts with social action committee, community members and clergy association